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Concerns raised about Indigenous graduation rates

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) are calling for more support to increase Indigenous high school graduation rates.STF President Pat...

Nov 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations call for immediate investment in education. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

Fajardo on depth chart ahead of crucial clash with Edmonton

Rider Nation can breathe a collective sigh of relief - at least for the time being.Saskatchewan Roughriders starting quarterback Cody Fajardo is listed as the starter on the depth chart sent out by th...

Nov 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)

One of three accused in Tiki Laverdiere death moving to pre-trial

Three of eight charged in the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere returned to North Battleford Provincial Court on Friday.Soaring Eagle Whitstone and Nikita Sandra Cook appeared via CCTV from Pine Grov...

Nov 01, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)

Saunders puts retirement on hold for Olympic qualifying baseball tournament

Michael Saunders was convinced his playing days were over after he was released by the Colorado Rockies during spring training last March. The former Blue Jays all-star had come to terms wit...

JPII junior boys cap volleyball season with district championship

The John Paul II (JPII) Crusaders junior boys volleyball team are Battlewest District Champions, after taking top spot at Districts this week in Medstead. The tournament consisted of the top four team...

Nov 01, 2019 The JPII junior boys volleyball team, pictured here with their districts championship banner following the week’s tournament in Medstead. (Submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)

From pavement to plate: Should Saskatchewan residents be allowed to eat roadkill?

Saskatchewan residents hoping to turn roadside deer into dinner, will have to pump the brakes.The state of California passed legislation on Oct. 13, would allow the set-up of programs to grant golden ...

Nov 01, 2019 The state of California has passed legislation, legalizing the harvesting of roadkill. (ID 48732960 © Franky | Dreamstime.com)

Ace was pulled but the chase continues in Melfort

Melfort's Chase the Ace will be back to 52 cards in the deck after just five weeks into the community fundraiser.The ace of spades was pulled by Sherry McJuray last night resulting in a cheque for $68...

Nov 01, 2019 Sherry McJuray pulls the ace of spades at Melfort's Chase the Ace. (Facebook/Melfort and Area Community Chase the Ace)

Christopher Lake Legion ready for big fundraiser

The Christopher Lake Legion is ready for to put on their annual fall supper.The event is set to go Sunday with the doors opening at 4:30 p.m. The Christopher Lake Legion has been putting on the meal f...

Nov 01, 2019 The Christopher Lake Legion is ready for their fall supper. (Facebook/Christopher Lake Legion #159)

Trudeau, Chile's Pinera speak before APEC and climate summits cancelled

OTTAWA - Chile's cancellation of two upcoming summits is a sign of a weakening world order that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his fellow world leaders need to confront, says the head of a Canadian...

Shapovalov through to Paris Masters semis after 6-2, 6-2 rout of Monfils

PARIS - Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov continued his impressive run at the Paris Masters with a 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal win over France's Gael Monfils on Friday. Shapovalov was dominant in his la...